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u.s. naval base at pearl are bar in hawaii leaving more than 2,400 americans dead and drawing the u.s. into world war ii. then, president franklin roosevelt dubbed it off course, "the day which will live in infamy." the death toll is climbing in the philippines after a powerful typhoon washed away a string of villages. more than 400 people were killed and hundred of others they're still missing. the flooding was so widespread, two emergency shelters turned into death traps. >>> a new government climate report warns that flooding from future storms will likely get worse. thanks to sea levels rising faster than ever. scientists say global sea levels will rise 8 inches and 6 1/2 feet by 2100. since 1992,the levels rose half an inch. 8 million americans live in areas prone to coastal flooding. so learn how to swim everybody. >> temperature warms up. glaciers, ice caps melt. sea levels go up. >> wear a life preserver at all times. >>> here is a look at your weather now on this friday. showers i
u.s. naval base at pearl are bar in hawaii leaving more than 2,400 americans dead and drawing the u.s. into world war ii. then, president franklin roosevelt dubbed it off course, "the day which will live in infamy." the death toll is climbing in the philippines after a powerful typhoon washed away a string of villages. more than 400 people were killed and hundred of others they're still missing. the flooding was so widespread, two emergency shelters turned into death traps....
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then she was not well enough to appear on capitol hill to testify on the september 11th attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, libya. clinton is being treated with anti-coagulants and doctors want to monitor the medication over the next 48 hours. >> we wish her well. >>> our other major story, countdown to the fiscal cliff. talks are going on through the night to try to reach a deal. >> without an agreement, the average american family would see a tax increase of more than $3,400. abc's preeti arla is joining us from washington with more on what this means. preeti? >> reporter: john and paula, top leaders seemed optimistic, but that seemed to shift as the day went on. that optimism replaced by pessimism and still no deal with time running out. the clock is ticking, negotiations are ongoing. but at this point, democrats and republicans remain at odds. >> regardless of partisan differences, our top priority has to be to make sure that taxes on middle class families do not go up. that would hurt our economy badly. we can get that done. >> reporter: president obama called for immediate act
then she was not well enough to appear on capitol hill to testify on the september 11th attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, libya. clinton is being treated with anti-coagulants and doctors want to monitor the medication over the next 48 hours. >> we wish her well. >>> our other major story, countdown to the fiscal cliff. talks are going on through the night to try to reach a deal. >> without an agreement, the average american family would see a tax increase of more...
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u.s. abc's david muir has the story. >> reporter: ceo tim cook now says some of apple's mac computer will next year carry the three word "made in america." cook telling bloomberg business week the company plans to spend $100 million next year to move production of the mac line from china become here to the u.s. it was earlier this year when asked about the factories they used to have here in america that tim cook talked about possibility of bringing manufacturing back. >> there isome manufacturing revive vaal in the u.s. will there be an apple product made in the united states? >> i want there to be. >> reporter: a promise there will be. at the factories in china they make 40% of the world's electronics where this year, bill welir. took you inside. apple moving their macs to america, represents a small part of the overall product line. cook made the point before that key components of the iphone for instance are made in america. the processor made here. glass in kentucky. >> it says on the
u.s. abc's david muir has the story. >> reporter: ceo tim cook now says some of apple's mac computer will next year carry the three word "made in america." cook telling bloomberg business week the company plans to spend $100 million next year to move production of the mac line from china become here to the u.s. it was earlier this year when asked about the factories they used to have here in america that tim cook talked about possibility of bringing manufacturing back. >>...
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. >> reporter: on black friday, u.s. shoppers were not just buying toys and electronics, they were also buying guns in record numbers. on that single day, the fbi did computerized background checks on more than 154,000 purchases of firearms. and in november alone, americans tried to buy a whopping 2 million guns. here are some facts that might surprise you. there are more registered gun dealers and stores than major supermarkets. more gun sellers than mcdonald's restaurants. the overwhelming majority of gun users are law abiding citizens. but authorities tell abc news the millions of guns already in circulation guarantee that disturbed people will be able to obtain them. even in quiet communities like newtown. we spoke to the atf on-scene commander. roughly how many gun dealers are in there area? >> there are about 400 gun dealers in a four-county area. just within ten miles of the incident, there are 36 gun dealers. >> reporter: police believe the guns adam lanza used were bought legally. >> in america, unless you have
. >> reporter: on black friday, u.s. shoppers were not just buying toys and electronics, they were also buying guns in record numbers. on that single day, the fbi did computerized background checks on more than 154,000 purchases of firearms. and in november alone, americans tried to buy a whopping 2 million guns. here are some facts that might surprise you. there are more registered gun dealers and stores than major supermarkets. more gun sellers than mcdonald's restaurants. the...
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senior u.s. officials tell us that government forces have been moving chemical weapons on or near syrian airfield and it is believed that components of deadly sarin gas have been loaded into bombs at the airfield. monday, president obama warned syria not to use its chemical arsenal. we will stay on top of this developing story on this thursday morning. >> the u.s. made it very clear any use of chemical weapons by the assad regime would be a red line for the country we would, unlo unlike up until now, invoke military action to solve the situation, rebels getting close to damascus, a precarious situation, any use of chemical weapons would spawn deeper u.s. intervention. so something militarily families may want to keep an eye on as that develops. >> 100 people dying a day since the weekend. >>> in damascus. >>> major developments in the case of the missing leukemia patient. >> last seen on a hospital security video more than a week ago. now her father claims she is in mexico. abc's brandi hitt join
senior u.s. officials tell us that government forces have been moving chemical weapons on or near syrian airfield and it is believed that components of deadly sarin gas have been loaded into bombs at the airfield. monday, president obama warned syria not to use its chemical arsenal. we will stay on top of this developing story on this thursday morning. >> the u.s. made it very clear any use of chemical weapons by the assad regime would be a red line for the country we would, unlo unlike...
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four americans, including u.s. ambassador chris stephens, were killed in that attack back on september 11 of this year. the independent report calls security at the benghazi consulate grossly inadequate and criticizes the state department for not better coordinating for what security was there and relying on local militias. but it does recommend no disciplinary action, at least right now. the report says the attack was the work of terrorists, and that despite those initial reports, there was tests outside the consulate before that attack. >> what i thought was interesting was our secretary of state's reaction. because ultimately, she is in charge of the state department. we know she's been suffering from this concussion and many people have said, that was very convenient. >> right, questioning the timing. >> questioning the timing. but she says the accountability review board report provides a clear look at syria's systemic challenges that we've begun to fix and says i accept every one of them. so clearly taking re
four americans, including u.s. ambassador chris stephens, were killed in that attack back on september 11 of this year. the independent report calls security at the benghazi consulate grossly inadequate and criticizes the state department for not better coordinating for what security was there and relying on local militias. but it does recommend no disciplinary action, at least right now. the report says the attack was the work of terrorists, and that despite those initial reports, there was...
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let's talk about a latest terror threat from al qaeda in yemen, putting the bounty on the heads of u.s. ambassadors and american soldiers. a video offers about $160,000 for the head of an american ambassador. $23,000 for a soldier. al qaeda in yemen is considered the terror group's most dangerous faction. >>> switching gears to a triumphant return. indianapolis head coach chuck pagano back in the saddle. >> he stepped down to undergo chemo therapy for leukemia around week three. his cancer is now in complete remission. >> icing on the cake, game-changing touchdown. >> this was a great win against the texans. the texans were fighting for the number two seed. but the colts, an improbable season. they won 9 of 12 without their head coach, a rookie quarterback. they had the worst record of the season in the nfl last year. just a real improbable season for them. but chuck pagano said the best day was his life is when he got married. the second best day is when he was told he would go back to coaching. >>> coming up, the nfl's regular season timee. >> i'll sit down to look at the playoff mat
let's talk about a latest terror threat from al qaeda in yemen, putting the bounty on the heads of u.s. ambassadors and american soldiers. a video offers about $160,000 for the head of an american ambassador. $23,000 for a soldier. al qaeda in yemen is considered the terror group's most dangerous faction. >>> switching gears to a triumphant return. indianapolis head coach chuck pagano back in the saddle. >> he stepped down to undergo chemo therapy for leukemia around week three....
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it's been celebrated in the u.s. since 1967. karen jordan has more. >> reporter: drums signal the start of kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of african heritage and culture among african-americans. this is the 18th year that malcolm x college is hosting a kwanzaa observance, and organizers say it gets larger every year. >> it's about the history, about families coming together so that they can be with each other and share and talk about where we've come from, where we are now and where we must go as a people. >> reporter: kwanzaa is based on seven principles, and each day is dedicated to one of those principles. families seem to be taking it to heart. different generations celebrating together. steven flowers brought his niece and nephew. >> i think it's important for young african-americans to understand and know about their culture. >> i think us coming out today is good, because it's like we're exploring something other than what we are already doing. >> reporter: young people are the focus of a kwanzaa celebration at the bron
it's been celebrated in the u.s. since 1967. karen jordan has more. >> reporter: drums signal the start of kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of african heritage and culture among african-americans. this is the 18th year that malcolm x college is hosting a kwanzaa observance, and organizers say it gets larger every year. >> it's about the history, about families coming together so that they can be with each other and share and talk about where we've come from, where we are now and...
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u.s. citizens already there are told to leave and there are no plans to evacuate u.s. military personnel. >>> now to a terrifying scene for shoppers in friday. if you are afraid of sharks, you may not want to watch this video. this was an indoor tsunami. a huge shark tank burst, sending broken glass and water crashing into onlookers. more than a dozen people were injured. sadly, the sharks did not survive. >> who thought that was a good idea? >>> the economy could suffer a major blow next week if thousands of union dock workers make good on their threat to strike. a walkout would close every port from boston to houston. that means tons of goods would not be able to move in or out. the contract expired back in september. >>> and it is that time of year again when warnings go out to everyone about the dangers of thin ice. case in point, take a look at this from monroe county, michigan. jim swayze was walking his dogs when one of them went out on the ice and fell in. rescue crews were able to get man and best friend to safety. good to see. >> amazing. glad he made it out
u.s. citizens already there are told to leave and there are no plans to evacuate u.s. military personnel. >>> now to a terrifying scene for shoppers in friday. if you are afraid of sharks, you may not want to watch this video. this was an indoor tsunami. a huge shark tank burst, sending broken glass and water crashing into onlookers. more than a dozen people were injured. sadly, the sharks did not survive. >> who thought that was a good idea? >>> the economy could suffer...
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of course, "the hangover" went on to become the highest grossing r rated comedy in the u.s. a huge success. he says maybe the crew knew, they had to know i was messed up. i couldn't talk. i had the cocaine talk. he said those guys are just beautiful people. they had my back. i appreciate that. and stuff. they asked me to come back in "the hangover 2," what are you seeing in the movie. mike was funny. the whole movie was funny. apparently, he was heavy into drugs at that time. now coming out admitting it fully. sad he had drug issues in the past. i guess he gets a few points for honesty maybe. >> he is a funny guy even when he is not high. >> mike is a character. >> yes he is a character. >> mike is most definitely a character. most definitely. >> yes, you are. >> he is, truly, truly, mike tyson. >> are you mike? right now? >> i don't want mike to come find us. i'm not going to do too far. >> you do so many good impressions. can you do a brad pitt impression, please? >> the unicorns -- sorry. the commercial. >>> brad pitt promoting "killing me softly," and the time is now to
of course, "the hangover" went on to become the highest grossing r rated comedy in the u.s. a huge success. he says maybe the crew knew, they had to know i was messed up. i couldn't talk. i had the cocaine talk. he said those guys are just beautiful people. they had my back. i appreciate that. and stuff. they asked me to come back in "the hangover 2," what are you seeing in the movie. mike was funny. the whole movie was funny. apparently, he was heavy into drugs at that...
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he was the first japanese-american in congress and served 50 years in the u.s. senate. his death was announced by harry reid. >> the kindness that he has shown me for me time here in the senate has been something i will cherish always. a man who has lived and breathed the senate. >> very kind words. president obama also a native of hawaii. he died yesterday at 88 years old. >>> there is progress in talks on the fiscal cliff, but major sticking points still remain with just two weeks to go. a top republican says there is disagreement over spending cuts versus new taxes and until that could be worked out, there won't be any talks about the specific details. and wall street closed higher over signs of the talks. the dow jones rose 100 points for its biggest gain of the month. early markets overseas also higher because of capitol hill optimism. >>> a holiday miracle for drivers as plunging gas prices hit their lowest point of the year. aaa reports the price of gas fell more than nine cents a gallon last week. the national average is $3.25. the cost of gas is down 16% since
he was the first japanese-american in congress and served 50 years in the u.s. senate. his death was announced by harry reid. >> the kindness that he has shown me for me time here in the senate has been something i will cherish always. a man who has lived and breathed the senate. >> very kind words. president obama also a native of hawaii. he died yesterday at 88 years old. >>> there is progress in talks on the fiscal cliff, but major sticking points still remain with just...
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. >>> finally in "the skinny" ben affleck not running for u.s. senate. everyone was talking about this, is he going to take over for senator john kerry, now that he's up for bids on the secretary of state position with hillary clinton leaving. nope, he's not. he went to facebook and said he's not interested and will not be running for public office but will continue to work with the eastern congo initiative, which is something he's been talking about a lot politically. he's been very political. but it's interesting to see the celebrities getting into politics. >> sorry, i'm just googling that video we were talking about. >> we're going to go to break. remember to come back after the break. we'll be right back. . [ nyquil bottle ] hey tylenol, you know we're kinda like twins. [ tylenol bottle ] we are? yeah we both relieve coughs, sneezing, aches, fevers. and i relieve nasal congestion. overachiever. [ female announcer ] tylenol® cold multi-symptom nighttime relieves nasal congestion. nyquil® cold and flu doesn't. i get congested. but now, with zyrtec-d
. >>> finally in "the skinny" ben affleck not running for u.s. senate. everyone was talking about this, is he going to take over for senator john kerry, now that he's up for bids on the secretary of state position with hillary clinton leaving. nope, he's not. he went to facebook and said he's not interested and will not be running for public office but will continue to work with the eastern congo initiative, which is something he's been talking about a lot politically. he's...
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a u.s. official confirms within the last day, the assad regime has launched lots of scud missiles at rebel areas in the territory. russian president putin, a top assad ally, acknowledged, this is important, that it is time for change in syria. >>> back here at home, it is one week since tragedy struck newtown, connecticut. a moment of silence will be observed beginning at 9:30 eastern time to remember those who died. then bells will ring 26 times to mark the lives of 20 children and 6 adults who were killed. president obama will also mark the moment at the white house. >>> in related news, the national rifle association's long awaited announcement following the connecticut tragedy is set for later this morning. the group promises what it called meaningful contributions to make sure what happened in newtown does not happen again. the nra has returned to social media, cautiously posting on twitter and reinstating its account on facebook. i think what you may see at this news conference today,
a u.s. official confirms within the last day, the assad regime has launched lots of scud missiles at rebel areas in the territory. russian president putin, a top assad ally, acknowledged, this is important, that it is time for change in syria. >>> back here at home, it is one week since tragedy struck newtown, connecticut. a moment of silence will be observed beginning at 9:30 eastern time to remember those who died. then bells will ring 26 times to mark the lives of 20 children and 6...
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because there are so many things we need to get done as a country. >> reporter: currently, the u.s. ambassador to the united nations, susan rice was considered first in line to succeed hillary clinton as secretary of state. but republican opposition mounted after she led the obama administration's response to the terrorist attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, libya. >> what this began as was a spontaneous, not premeditated response to what transpired in cairo. >> reporter: republicans say her answers were untruthful. >> we are significantly troubled by many of the answers we got and some we didn't get. >> reporter: president obama issued a statement praising rice and citing "unfair and misleading attacks on her." rice's withdrawal makes massachusetts senator john kerry the leading contender to be nominated as secretary of state. kerry said little. susan rice will remain as ambassador to the united nations. in what is being perceived as a presidential gesture of support, president obama will meet with ambassador rice. sunny hostin, abc news, new york. >>> other big political new
because there are so many things we need to get done as a country. >> reporter: currently, the u.s. ambassador to the united nations, susan rice was considered first in line to succeed hillary clinton as secretary of state. but republican opposition mounted after she led the obama administration's response to the terrorist attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, libya. >> what this began as was a spontaneous, not premeditated response to what transpired in cairo. >>...
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but the u.s. and other allies believe it is a disguised attempt to test a long-range ballistic missile, with further developments that a rocket could carry a nuclear warhead. and potentially reach as far as california. a successful launch gives north korea a heightened leverage on the diplomatic stage, and analysts do not believe north korea has the nuclear technology to be a credible threat to the u.s., but today's launch is a step forward for north korea and its new leader. gloria riviera, abc news, seoul. >> the fifth time is the charm. the four previous attempts did not go well. you remember the big incident in april, they called the international media there and that rocket lasted about 135 seconds in the air before ultimately coming down. so this really is a big step for them. >> it's a big step and a big step for kim jong-un, their new leader. barely in office for a year. he kind of needed to show his power and that he can rise to the occasion after that massive fail back in april. >> and n
but the u.s. and other allies believe it is a disguised attempt to test a long-range ballistic missile, with further developments that a rocket could carry a nuclear warhead. and potentially reach as far as california. a successful launch gives north korea a heightened leverage on the diplomatic stage, and analysts do not believe north korea has the nuclear technology to be a credible threat to the u.s., but today's launch is a step forward for north korea and its new leader. gloria riviera,...
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prior to the official u.s. withdrawal by the end of 2014. >>> in northern california, one man is dead after an avalanche at a ski resort. the 49-year-old snowboarder was buried on the slopes near lake tahoe. it was several hours before his friends realized he was missing. it's believed he's the only person caught in that slide. winter storms dumped three feet of snow in that area. >>> it's a white christmas for much of the northeast after a light snowfall last night. the snow started falling on the philadelphia area on christmas eve. higher elevations outside the city could get about two inches or so. the snow may not last long here and other areas of the northeast. that's because rainfall is on the way tomorrow morning. so it's a little flirtation with a white christmas. seeing a little snow this time of the year is a good thing. >> just a little bit. >> just enough. no blizzards. >> unfortunately, along with the snow, there's still a threat of tornados in the south, if you can believe it on this christmas day
prior to the official u.s. withdrawal by the end of 2014. >>> in northern california, one man is dead after an avalanche at a ski resort. the 49-year-old snowboarder was buried on the slopes near lake tahoe. it was several hours before his friends realized he was missing. it's believed he's the only person caught in that slide. winter storms dumped three feet of snow in that area. >>> it's a white christmas for much of the northeast after a light snowfall last night. the snow...
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and the u.s. attorney in colorado says the justice department is reviewing the situation, noting importantly here that pot is still illegal under federal law. we saw two or three states pass this and that's the question here, will the feds get involved and interject themselves? don't know yet. >> neither states or the executive branch can nullify a statute passed by congress. >>> no secret china is coming on strong as a global power. but a new u.s. intelligence report predicts how far and fast china will move. >> the national intelligence council says by 2030, just 17 years from now, china will likely have passed the u.s. to become the world's largest economy. the report says that overall, asia will top north america and europe with population, military spending and investing in technology. >> and one of the bright spots for the u.s., we are expected to become energy independent and the world's largest exporter by the year 2030. people talk about china and their booming economy over there, and thi
and the u.s. attorney in colorado says the justice department is reviewing the situation, noting importantly here that pot is still illegal under federal law. we saw two or three states pass this and that's the question here, will the feds get involved and interject themselves? don't know yet. >> neither states or the executive branch can nullify a statute passed by congress. >>> no secret china is coming on strong as a global power. but a new u.s. intelligence report predicts...
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the western region of the u.s. has been blanketed with heavy snow, rain and powerful winds that knocked down trees, power lines and created dangerous driving conditions. >> when i got stopped here, it started sliding backwards and i had no control for a little bit of time. >> reporter: at least 16 states have experienced winter warnings and watches so far this week. and as the weather heads east it continues to dump more snow, making holiday skiers and snowboarders happy. >> i'm gearing up for a really good christmas. >> reporter: with that weather moving through, a travel warning to the 93 million people expected to hit the road this holiday. rob and sunny? >> thanks, brandy. >>> travelers planning to fly or drive need to pay attention to this storm. >> oh, yeah. our coverage continues with jim dicky at accuweather. good morning. >> good morning. a storm system developing here. as we head through the day, moving out of the southern rockies and coming into the central and southern plains. snow on the increase in th
the western region of the u.s. has been blanketed with heavy snow, rain and powerful winds that knocked down trees, power lines and created dangerous driving conditions. >> when i got stopped here, it started sliding backwards and i had no control for a little bit of time. >> reporter: at least 16 states have experienced winter warnings and watches so far this week. and as the weather heads east it continues to dump more snow, making holiday skiers and snowboarders happy. >>...
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senior u.s. officials tell abc news, president bashar assad's forces have loaded nerve gas components into bombs at or near syrian airfields. it is assumed, the intent was to move the bombs onto aircraft. but there's no way to know if that happened for certain. the issue, of course, has the full attention of the obama administration. >> our concerns are that an increasingly desperate assad regime might turn to chemical weapons or might lose control of them to one of the many groups that are now operating within syria. >> syrian ground forces and rebels have been battling in and around syrian capital of damascus. it is now estimated that more than 40,000 people have been killed in violence in march 2011. >> just an atrocity there. >>> now to the pink slips at citigroup. the company is slashing 11,000 jobs worldwide. about 4% of its work force. more than half of those cuts will come from consumer banking. and they are aimed at saving $900 billion next year alone. investors were apparently pleased.
senior u.s. officials tell abc news, president bashar assad's forces have loaded nerve gas components into bombs at or near syrian airfields. it is assumed, the intent was to move the bombs onto aircraft. but there's no way to know if that happened for certain. the issue, of course, has the full attention of the obama administration. >> our concerns are that an increasingly desperate assad regime might turn to chemical weapons or might lose control of them to one of the many groups that...
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when u.s. intelligence showed joseph's life was in military danger the military made its move. >> a hostage rescue mission is really, really dangerous and carries a high risk, the hostage him or herself could be injured or killed. you need some body at a high level to say i am authorizing this mission. >> reporter: knowing the risks the authorization came from the top u.s. commander in afghanistan, general allen. special forces landed by helicopter, setting off a fire fight, leaving several taliban fighters dead. joseph was air lifted to bagrah air base, the u.s. service member injured trying to rescue joseph died of his wound. the ultimate sacrifice to save the life of an american doctor who otherwise may have been killed. as a civilian hostage, joseph didn't have the same survival training or instincts as a soldier. officials decided publicizing his kidnapping could endanger his safety and it was kept under raps until the motion was over. >>> her family confirmed that mexican-american singing
when u.s. intelligence showed joseph's life was in military danger the military made its move. >> a hostage rescue mission is really, really dangerous and carries a high risk, the hostage him or herself could be injured or killed. you need some body at a high level to say i am authorizing this mission. >> reporter: knowing the risks the authorization came from the top u.s. commander in afghanistan, general allen. special forces landed by helicopter, setting off a fire fight, leaving...
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officials telling abc news the u.s. is now seeing specific signs that the syrian regime may be preparing to use the chemical sarin against opposition forces. sarn is an extremely toxic substance that can kill a person in matter of minutes with only one drop. the victim suffocated from the paralyzing effects of the toxin. this new intelligence has the obama administration so concerned, harsh warnings came from the president himself. >> i want to make it absolutely clear to assad and those under his command the world is watching. the use of chemical weapons is and would be totally unacceptable. if you make the tragic mistake of using these weapons, there will be consequences, and you will be held accountable. >> reporter: a senior official tells abc news there are contingency plans for military action if the weapons became a threat. the syrian regime said it would not use chemical weapons under any circumstance, but president ass assad's father used them, and assad himself has been massacring his citizens for nearly two s
officials telling abc news the u.s. is now seeing specific signs that the syrian regime may be preparing to use the chemical sarin against opposition forces. sarn is an extremely toxic substance that can kill a person in matter of minutes with only one drop. the victim suffocated from the paralyzing effects of the toxin. this new intelligence has the obama administration so concerned, harsh warnings came from the president himself. >> i want to make it absolutely clear to assad and those...
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people have also been placing flowers and candles at the u.s. embassy there in warsaw. >>> coming up this tuesday morning, former president george h.w. bush, still in the hospital after several weeks. >>> later thes half hour, we return to our top story, troubled young people linked to frightening crimes. what can be done when parents think they've lost control. you're watching "world news now." [ laughing ] ahh, cloudy glasses. you didn't have to come over! easy. hi. cascade kitchen counselor. look! over time, cascade complete pacs fight film buildup two times better than finish quantum to help leave glasses sparkling. cascade. the clear choice. ♪ >>> welcome back, everyone. tributes are pouring in for long-time senator daniel inouye from hawaii. the senator was a world war ii medal of honor winner who lost an arm to a german hand grenade during a battle in italy. he was the first japanese-american in congress. and served 50 years in the senate. he played a key role on two major congressional investigators, watergate and iran contra. daniel i
people have also been placing flowers and candles at the u.s. embassy there in warsaw. >>> coming up this tuesday morning, former president george h.w. bush, still in the hospital after several weeks. >>> later thes half hour, we return to our top story, troubled young people linked to frightening crimes. what can be done when parents think they've lost control. you're watching "world news now." [ laughing ] ahh, cloudy glasses. you didn't have to come over! easy....
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sometime soon. >>> and the u.s. is looking up ways to ratchet up the pressure on north korea following that successful launch of a long-range missile. experts say the launch is exactly what north korea's new young leader needed to prove analysts say, he's every bit his late father's provocative son. >> the message to the world is don't mess with me. i not only have the weapons, i have the delivery capability now. >> the united nations has condemned that launch. it's called for an appropriate response, which could mean more sanctions against north korea. >>> an update on the health of former south african president nelson mandela. doctors say the 94-year-old leader is making progress against a lung infection that's kept him in the hospital since saturday. still no word yet on when he might be released. >>> california governor jerry brown has been diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer. brown's doctor says the cancer is localized and his prognosis is excellent. the 74-year-old is undergoing conventional radiothera
sometime soon. >>> and the u.s. is looking up ways to ratchet up the pressure on north korea following that successful launch of a long-range missile. experts say the launch is exactly what north korea's new young leader needed to prove analysts say, he's every bit his late father's provocative son. >> the message to the world is don't mess with me. i not only have the weapons, i have the delivery capability now. >> the united nations has condemned that launch. it's called...
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the u.s. government has confirmed the world is not going to end on the 21st of this month. >> thank god. >> whew. all right. a post on usa.gov says the mayan predictions that the end is near are simply not true. >> oh, gosh, thank you! whoa! >> some people are still getting ready, not including willis. our reporter met up with the doomsday prepper in san diego. >> reporter: with his gas mask on and machete in hand, nico sanchez is ready for december 21st. >> it means possibly the end of the world. i do know about the mayan calendar and have done some research on it. >> reporter: the calendar extend to december 21, 2012. some people interpret that as prediction for the end of the world on that date. >> i have seen how horrific people can be when they really want to be. >> reporter: sanchez is a gulf war veteran, and now he's a prepper, prepared to survive for the worst, and he trains others how to do the same. how to pack a bug-out bag, medication, light source, and food for years. it's a growi
the u.s. government has confirmed the world is not going to end on the 21st of this month. >> thank god. >> whew. all right. a post on usa.gov says the mayan predictions that the end is near are simply not true. >> oh, gosh, thank you! whoa! >> some people are still getting ready, not including willis. our reporter met up with the doomsday prepper in san diego. >> reporter: with his gas mask on and machete in hand, nico sanchez is ready for december 21st. >>...
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and there are two u.s. companies trying to bring the same kind of packaging here to the u.s. again, this is in brazil. right now, believe it or not, there's an ice cream business in l.a. where they serve ice cream sandwiches in edible wrappers. >> i like that. sometimes you can't get the wrapper off and you eat the paper any way. >> so there you go. >> so if it's tasty paper, why not just eat it? >> our laziness as a nation and culture has no bounds. >> it's not lazy. it's not lazy. >> are you kidding me? >> who hasn't done that? >> accidently. >> eaten some paper. >> you go ahead, then. get a legal pad and have a nice dinner. >> any way. i love this next thing. it shows president obama's lighter side. he's dealt with so many tragedies during this week and just during his presidency. we have an intimate photograph taken by a white house photographer, pete susa, showing the president just joking around with one of his staffer's children. he turns the corner and confronts spiderman and then pretends to be ensnared by a web. i just think that's wonderful. it shows that he's a da
and there are two u.s. companies trying to bring the same kind of packaging here to the u.s. again, this is in brazil. right now, believe it or not, there's an ice cream business in l.a. where they serve ice cream sandwiches in edible wrappers. >> i like that. sometimes you can't get the wrapper off and you eat the paper any way. >> so there you go. >> so if it's tasty paper, why not just eat it? >> our laziness as a nation and culture has no bounds. >> it's not...